Archive: April, 2017

ALEXANDER PERGAMENT-Age 26, of Boston died in his sleep April 22. Alex was the beloved son of Andrea and Russel Pergament and the adored nephew of his aunts and uncles. His cousin Sarah was like a sister to him and he was her protective older brother. Alex graduated from Newton South, where he excelled in academics and played tuba in the Symphonic band. He read a book a week since middle school, was published in a national sporting magazine at age 15, and earned the distinction of becoming an Eagle Scout. He became a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Shalom in Newton.   He volunteered several days a month at Saint Anthony’s Shrine in Downtown Crossing where he helped feed the homeless and find shelter for those in need. In Downtown Crossing he saved a young woman’s life after she collapsed on the street. He was very proud of that. He worked at Grace House in Lynn, a group home, where he taught the guys how to apply for jobs via computer and without that training they could not gain employment. He enjoyed his work at a news agency and social media startup where he will be fiercely missed. Funeral arrangements were conducted privately. In lieu of flowers tax free donations would be gratefully accepted at Grace House Institute, P.O. Box 444, Lynn, MA 01905.

Mildred (Lefkowitz) Kozinn, age 96, of Aventura, FL, formerly of Woodmere, Long Island, on April 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Murray Kozinn. Devoted mother of Nancy and Dr. Kenneth H. Falchuk, Dr. Wesley and Beth Kozinn, and Andrew and Carey Kozinn. Dear Grandmother of Evan and Felicia Falchuk, Bradley Falchuk, Aimee Falchuk, Benjamin and Julie Kozinn, Dr. Spencer and Amanda Kozinn, Rachel and Jon Brill, Jacob Kozinn, and Nathanial and Shannon Kozinn. Great-grandmother of Brenna, Colin and Lydia Falchuk, Isabella and Brody Falchuk, Jack and Dean Kozinn, Henry Kozinn, Joseph and Alex Brill, and Wylie, Max and Owen Kozinn. Loving sister of the late Dr. Seymour Lefkowitz.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mildred was a past president of the Turnberry Chapter of Hadassah. Services at Riverside-Gordon Chapel, North Miami Beach, FL, on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 10:30am. Interment at Beth David Memorial Gardens, Hollywood, FL. Memorial observance will be at the home of Nancy and Dr.  Kenneth H. Falchuk, Newton, MA, on Monday and Tuesday 5-9pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to Hadassah Nurses Council, Hadassah Northeast, 1320 Centre St. #205, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Of Randolph, on April 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Bernstein with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. She leaves behind three children, Leslie and Jeffrey Weiner of Randolph, Howard and Jane Bernstein of Stoughton, and Tami and Martin Teperow of Salem, NH. In addition, she leaves behind seven grandchildren, five great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. She was the sister of the late Carole Neitlich and Dr. Herbert Goldberg. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Lindwood Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at her residence on Thursday 6-9 pm, Friday 12-4 pm, and Saturday 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Beth Am, c/o Samuel and Roberta Bernstein Scholarship Fund.

Gilman- Sylvia M. (Zuckerman), of Brockton, on April 22, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard Gilman. Devoted mother of Cindy Coughlin and her husband Jim, Lisa Juergens, Robyn Hurley and her husband Tim , and Andrea Duncan and her husband Scott. Dear grandmother of Matthew, Justin, Daniel, and Nicholas. Loving sister of Bernard Zuckerman, Louis Zuckerman, Edward Zuckerman, and the late Gerald Zuckerman and Fred Zuckerman. Also survived by Nieces and Nephews. Services at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 2 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Sterra (Stone)Tackeff – of Dedham, formerly of Brookline, on April 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bertram C. Tackeff. Devoted mother of Matthew Tackeff and his wife Elian, Roger Tackeff and his wife Maryanne, and the late Jo Ann Toledano and her surviving husband Allan and his lovely wife Roz  Garber. Loving grandmother of Michael Toledano and his wife Keren, Daniel Toledano and partner Jasmine, Samantha and partner Devon, John Tackeff, Michael Tackeff and partner Sam, and David Tackeff. Cherished great grandmother of Josiah Lev Toledano. Dear sister of the late Alvin Isaac Stone. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (Parking on the Riverway),on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the home of Roger and Maryanne Tackeff until 8:00pm and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131..

The Honorable Jeffrey A. Abber, 55, of Malden and West Yarmouth and formerly of Brockton, passed away in the loving arms of his family after living life to the absolute fullest and showing his family how to accept death with peace and dignity. Jeff was the beloved husband of Maureen (Duffy) and adored and much loved father of Annie M. of South Boston, Zachary S. of Melrose and Caitlin R. of Somerville.

Despite a cancer diagnosis over 2 years ago, Jeff continued to live  life as he always had with compassion, strength, empathy, the most amazing positive outlook and  sense of humor.  While undergoing treatment, Jeff continued to work, travel, and golf, cook gourmet meals, spend time with family and friends, enjoy Boston sports, tell comical stories, enjoy music and simply enjoy life.  As he often said, he was not sick; he simply had cancer.  Jeff loved so many and was loved by so many.   Once Jeff met you, you were a friend for life and there was absolutely nothing that he would not do for a friend.  His generosity and thoughtfulness knew no bounds.

Jeff grew up in Brockton, the devoted son of the late Herman and Charlotte (Baskin) Abber. He was a proud graduate of Brockton High School, Brandeis University and New England School of Law.   After graduating law school, Jeff married his high school sweetheart, Maureen with whom he shared 38 years of love and 30 years of marriage.  Jeff’s greatest joy was being a father to his triplets.   He provided Annie, Zach and Cait with their moral compass and their appreciation that family matters most.  He enjoyed coaching many of their sports team and served as a coach and mentor to many in the Malden Youth Sports program.  Jeff thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his children at their Cape house; traveling; having family dinners; watching their sporting and dancing activities; watching Boston sports teams, engaging in lively discussions and simply basking in the happiness of a father who loved his three.

For over 20 years Jeff maintained a law practice in Malden, The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Abber, focusing on probate and family law. The highlight of Jeff’s career was when he was appointed an Associate Justice of the Probate and Family Court for the Middlesex County by Governor Deval Patrick. As an Associate Justice, Jeff presided initially in the Essex Probate and Family Court in Salem and more recently in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court in Cambridge.   He served as a Judicial Mentor to new judges and served on the Education Committee for the Probate and Family Court where he developed and shaped judicial education programs for the entire bench.  Jeff also advanced and taught many continuing legal education programs for the Massachusetts Bar Association and MCLE.   Jeff’s judicial colleagues appreciated Jeff’s legal wisdom; compassion; humility; sense of grace; sense of humor; wit; and exuberance.  In 2015, Jeff was recognized with the Jurist of the Year Award by the Middlesex County Bar Association.  We are eternally grateful to all of his colleagues over the years who provided a tremendous community of support to Jeff and our family.

Jeff was a past member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Family and Probate Innes of Court, the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors, the Lions Club International and the Cape Cod Synagogue.

Jeff has left behind a legacy of love, family and friends will forever live on in the hearts of his wife, children and all who loved him.   Family meant everything to Jeff and there was nothing that he enjoyed more than spending time with his extended family.  In addition to his wife and children, Jeff is survived by his brother Russell, his sister and brother-in-law Carol and Jonathan Braverman, his brother and sister-in-law Scott and Kim and his sister-in-law Louise Duffy; his adoring nieces and nephews Allison and Jared Braverman and Brittany, Ben and Sophie Abber; his “second son”, Michael Sullivan; his “third daughter”, Jennifer DeLacey, whom he loved dearly; his beloved “little buddy” Rolo, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and colleagues.  In addition to his parents, Jeff was pre-deceased by his mother and father in-law James and Anne (Donovan) Duffy; his brother-in-law James Duffy; his close friend Jonathan Shostack and his loyal dog Rudi.

Our family will be forever grateful for the amazing and compassionate care that Jeff received at Mass General Hospital and would like to thank  Dr. Janet Murphy, Patricia Tammaro, NP,  Robyn Farrell, John Opolski, Dr. Jennifer Shin; the staff on Yawkey 7 and 8  and “Jeff’s nurses” on Lunder 10 and Lunder 9 for the love and support that they gave to Jeff and our family, especially Jen Venuti, Natalia DeMatteo, Christine Weiand and Christine Shaughnessy along with so many other amazing nurses whom Jeff loved.   Our lives are forever enriched by the friendship and compassion that you provided. We would also like to thank Diana Byomuhangi of Seasons Hospice for the care and compassion that she provided to all of us.

Services will be held at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton Centre on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial observance will be held at the Abber residence in Malden on Sunday 6:30-8:30 p.m. and   Monday 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. and the Abber residence in West Yarmouth on Tuesday 3:00-7:00 p.m.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeff’s memory may be made to Jeff’s Justice League Team, http://profile.pmc.org/TJ0082, which is riding in Jeff’s honor in the Pan Mass Challenge to raise funds for cancer research.   Jeff was immensely proud of the team’s members: his daughters Annie and Caitlin, cousin Spencer and niece Brittany who are riding as superheroes to honor our Superman.

Michael Armando DiZio died unexpectedly at his home in Holbrook, Massachusetts on March 3th at the age of 63. Michael is the son of the late Armando and Florence DiZio of Milton, MA, devoted father of Sarah Florence DiZio, and Koji and Ringo the Akitas, loving partner to Anne Stollerman DiZio, brother to Eileen Schwartz, Denise DiZio, and the late Lenore DiZio Purington. Michael was born in Boston and raised in Milton, MA. He settled in Arlington Massachusetts with his wife and daughter. He had the soul of a poet and the mind of a lawyer, he was quick witted; an avid reader with insatiable curiosity. A passionate blues fan and music lover, Michael was a talented guitarist and prolific songwriter. He was equally dedicated to his love of cinema, history, and political engagement. The Boston Globe published several of his letters to the Editor.  Recently, he retired from MIT Copytech, where he was known as kind, generous and knowledgeable.  We hope he can now meet his idols, including Rodney Dangerfield and Moe, Larry, Curly, and Shemp of The Three Stooges, jam with John Lennon, George Harrison, and Elvis, kick back to watch an old western or a Patriots game with his Father, a Sherlock Holmes movie with his mother, and take Ringo on long walks on the red clay beaches of Prince Edward Island. We hope that Mustang of yours can purr like it used to as you drive onward into the unknown. We love you all our yard, Gophero

Rose(Weinstein) Michelson-of Westwood, April 19,2017. Beloved wife of the late Barney.Devoted mother of  Marsha Michelson,and Sandra Michelson and the late Jay Michelson and his surviving wife Karen.Dear grandmother of Shana and Jordan.Dear sister of the late Isadore,Saul, David and Louis Weinstein.Dear aunt of Carol Weinstein Goldberg.Also survived by many nieces and nephews.Private graveside services were held at The Kehillath Jacob Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, April 25, 2017.

Esther (Goldman) Welling- on April 17,2017, nine days short of her 105^th birthday. Raised & lived in Brookline, then Dennis,MA and Ossining,NY.Predeceased by husband, Maurice, son, Robert, and brother Manny Goldman.Survived by son, Lee (Susan); Grandchildren Kathy Vayda (John); Karen Welling (Rick Huntress); Michael Welling (Susie); David Welling (Stefanie).Great-grandchildren Madeleine, Natalie, Matthew, Evan, Ava.  Sister-in- law Patricia Goldman; nieces, nephews. Past president of Boston Aide to the Blind, Sisterhood of Temple Ohabei Shalom and life member of many organizations.She will be remembered for her personality and sense of humor. She was blessed with a long, healthy life and a loving family. Service in the Dana Chapel on the grounds of the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery,350 Grove St., West Roxbury,MA,on Thursday, April 20,2017 at 2:00pm.

Of Brookline, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died on April 17, 2017 at age 63, after a long and brave struggle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Beloved life partner of Deborah Wanzer and loving mother of Sam Kellman-Wanzer, both of Brookline. Devoted daughter of the late Gloria and Gustave Kellman. Dear childhood friend and “sister” of Naomi Vogel . Also survived by dear friends who provided ongoing love and support throughout her life and extended illness. Marla, a Clinical Social Worker, was honored to work with many children, families, and adults over the course of her lifelong career. Funeral service at the Dana Chapel, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow in the Jewish Civil Service Cemetery. Marla’s family will receive visitors in their home on Saturday 5-8 pm and Sunday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Rogerson House Day Program, 434 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 www.rogersonhouse.org

Scheinin- Fred, of Framingham, formerly of Newton, on April 16, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Helene (Fink) Scheinin. Devoted father of Amy Scheinin and Susan Gordon. Dear grandfather of Emily and Benjamin Gordon. Loving brother of the late Leon Scheinin. Services at Congregation B’Nai Shalom, 117 East Main St., Westborough, on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Rural Cemetery, Southborough, memorial observance will be at the home of Susan Gordon on Thursday and continuing on Friday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Born June 2, 1946, Saul M. Ostroff of Natick lost his valiant battle with cancer on April 15, 2017. Saul was an incredibly strong man who, as an attorney, fought for his clients for over 40 years. When not in the courtroom, he could be found under the hood of a car in his driveway or repairing small engines in his workshop. Saul never met a machine or a tool he couldn’t find a use for, and may be the only lawyer in history who invited clients to his home for brake repairs.  Saul is survived by his wife of 44 years, Arlene (Seidberg) and his sons, David Phillip Ostroff and his wife Sara Jaffe of Arlington, VA, and Andrew Louis Ostroff of Brooklyn, NY. Saul was grandfather to two beautiful girls, Hannah Jaffe Ostroff and Nora Ruby Ostroff. He was a devoted son of the late Norman and Sarah Ostroff and loving brother of Judy Ostroff Litwak, and Helene Ostroff Faneuil and her husband Edward. Additionally, Saul is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  After graduating from Brookline High in 1964, Saul went on to graduate from Franklin Pierce University and The New England School of Law before joining his father’s law practice which he would eventually take over. He was a member of the Middlesex Deputy Sheriff’s Office and a Justice of the Peace for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Services will be held at the Wilson Chapel ,234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA, on Thursday, April 20 at 11am. Burial will follow at Moses Mendelsohn Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, MA. Following the interment, a celebration of Saul’s life will take place at Pine Brook Country Club, 42 Newton St., Weston, MA from 1pm – 4pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215.

Goorin, Allen, M.D.-70, of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Newton, MA and Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on April 14, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of Linda Goorin, father to Amy Fogelman and her husband Matthew, and to Laura Goorin and her fiancé Darren Critz; grandfather to Ella and Lily Fogelman and Regan Critz; brother-in-law to Roz Goorin; and relative and comrade to many more.

Family always came first for Allen.  He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with loved ones, telling stories, laughing, being on Martha’s Vineyard with Linda, and watching his granddaughters dance.But family was not his only passion.  Allen was a beloved pediatrician and pediatric oncologist to thousands of children, both healthy and sick. He was a general pediatrician at Longwood Pediatrics, where he treated babies to 20-somethings (and their parents) with his intelligence, compassion, and charm.  Allen also ran the Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) Program at The Dana Farber in Boston, caring for many children and teens with the disease over the course of his career. He was instrumental and a driving force in probably the most important Osteosarcoma study showing that adjuvant chemotherapy was effective in improving survival of Osteosarcoma patients. In the late 1970’s, the use of chemotherapy was in unchartered waters and the undertaking of a randomized study was controversial, yet necessary.  Allen’s courageous leadership helped it to happen. The results of that study have changed the treatment of this type of cancer forever and have saved countless lives.  The dramatic improvement in survival has really not been increased since.

Born in Beaver Falls, PA on April 18, 1946, Allen was the son of the late George and Ida Goorin, and  brother to the late  Stanley. He graduated from Washington and Jefferson in 1968, Pittsburgh Medical School in 1972, and did a pediatric internship in Philadelphia. He and Linda then spent two years in Fort Defiance, Arizona, working with the Navajo tribe in the Public Health Service.  He did residency at Children’s Hospital and a fellowship at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

Allen was a renaissance man with a quest for life.  He was fearless and self-taught in countless endeavors.  Among his many interests were: running, cycling, wind-surfing, skiing, softball (his team never won but they had the most fun, until they were asked to leave the league due to lack of talent), movies, jazz music, the Celtics, the Red Sox, and trips abroad with Linda.  He made the most delicious fruit bowls in the morning for his children.

Allen was a sweet soul, incredibly kind, and a friend to anyone who crossed his path.  To know him was to love him, and he loved you back.

Friends and family are invited to his funeral on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham followed by burial at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton.  People are welcome to visit at Amy and Matt’s home following the interment until 6:00 p.m., and also on Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Donations may be in Allen’s memory to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America  — http://hdsa.org.

Ilana Virgile 17, died by suicide on Sunday, April 9th at her home in Lexington, Massachusetts. She is survived by her parents, Helene Mayer and Ken Virgile, and by her three older brothers, Noah, Joshua and Adam. She was dearly loved by her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and by all who were blessed to be her friends. Ilana was a spitfire of a young woman who knew her own mind from a young age and held strong opinions. She was hardworking, accomplished, loving, loyal and had an enormous sense of personal responsibility as well as a mischievous sense of humor. Ilana enjoyed playing lacrosse, loved Universal Studios in Orlando, TV shows Catfish, Ghost Hunters and all kinds of home improvement shows. She adored her family and her friends. The family would love to be contacted for personal visits, or simply stop by the home after 3 p.m. on Friday, April 14th. No flowers, please. Contributions in her honor can be made to Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) at medainc.org or at Samaritans at samaritanshope.org. Visiting Hours: Visiting hours are Friday, April 14 from 3 p.m. at her parents home, 91 Hill Street, Lexington, 02421

Of Sharon, on April 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Charles D. Shaker. Devoted mother of Barbara Wax (Lester) and Edith Minkin (Myles). Dear grandmother of Rabbi Seth Wax (Dr. Elisabeth Berger), Alan Wax (Kathy), and Audrey Minkin. Dear great-grandmother of Charlotte Dina Wax and Mia Eden Wax. Loving sister of the late Robert Bell and Janet Bell. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park.  Due to Passover, shiva at the home of Barbara and Lester Wax is delayed until April 19th and 20^th. Remembrances may be made to the Temple Israel Scholarship Fund.

Jo-Anne Smoller-of Newton, on April 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Seymour”Sy” Smoller. Devoted mother of Mark Smoller and his wife Jeri, and Judy Stern. Cherished grandmother of Billy Smoller and his wife Rachel,Rachel Smoller, Ian and Samuel Stern.Loving great-grandmother of Gabriel and Emma Smoller. Dear sister of the late Arlene Broude. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St.,Newton,on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:00am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, the family will be at the residence of Mark and Jeri Smoller until 8:00pm and on Friday 2-6pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life,1200 Centre St., Roslindale 02131.

Of Newton, formerly of Delray Beach, FL, on April 8, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Natalie R. (Stoerger). Devoted father of Mark Kaitz and his wife Carole, Robert Kaitz and his former wife Lesa Kaitz, and the late Dr. Ellen Kaitz. Cherished grandfather of Sam, Eric, Cameron, Jaime and her husband Andrew, and Jenna. Loving brother of Naomi Marcus and the late Samuel “Sonny” Kaitz, Anita Kaitz, and Miriam Goodman. Services at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens, 11520 State Rd. 7, Boynton Beach, FL, Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 2:15 pm. Donations in George’s memory may be made to CCI (Canine Companions) – cci.org

Of Boston, formerly of Randolph, on April 3, 2017. Beloved son of Harry and Jennie (Shultz) Jankelle. Loving brother of Alan Jankelle and Deborah Salant (David). Dear uncle of Jacob, Rebecca, Ilana, and Max. Services at the Interfaith Chapel at New Bridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Kenneth R Traub, 55, of Lexington, passed away on April 2, 2017. Devoted husband of Pamela Cohen. Loving father of Isaac. Beloved brother of Bennett Traub & his wife Linda Nusbaum and Ellyn Traub & her husband Kenney Green. A private memorial service was held Wednesday.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Rose R. Mauriello, age 60, of Woburn, formally of Lexington,  died unexpectedly at her home on April 3, 2017. Rose was born February 24, 1957 in Boston. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Pearl Robinson. She is survived by her loving husband, Gino Mauriello, their two daughters Laura and Alyssa Mauriello, her devoted sister Linda (Brian) Stone, her brother and sister in law Nino and Rosemarie Mauriello, her brother in law Tony Mauriello, her brother and sister in law Gerry and Evelyn Mauriello and a bevy of cousins, nephews and nieces whom she dearly loved and all of whom cherished her. She was predeceased by her sister in law, Marion Mauriello. Rose was a 1978 graduate of UMass and she earned her MBA at Babson College. She worked successfully for over 20 years in marketing and sales in the computer service and software industry. Subsequently she founded RRM Staffing Solutions, Inc., providing counseling and placements in the staffing industry. Rose was the glue of her extended family, keeping in touch, arranging events, and always there to help in times of need, not only for her family but for her wide circle of friends. Rose was an avid tennis player, the ultimate dog lover, but most of all the supporter and safety net for her daughters, whose success and happiness, were her reason for being. Rose will be sorely missed by all those whom she touched.  Funeral services will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on the campus of Hebrew College and Andover-Newton Theological School. Donations in Rose’s memory can be made to NAMI, 3803 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203.

Of Newton, on April 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Kurland. Devoted mother of Susan Holoff and James Kurland. Dear grandmother of Zack and Ben Kurland, and Jonathan and Rachel Holoff. Loving sister of Harvey Robinson and Myrna Bagley. Services at Congregation Kehillath Israel / Mishkan Tefila, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of James Kurland and Linda Pilla, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until 3 pm, Saturday evening and Sunday. Remembrances may be made to Youth activities at Boston Symphony Orchestra, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA  02115 or The Manuel and Anita Kurland B’nai Mitzvot Library Fund, C/O Congregation Kehillath Israel/Mishkan Tefila, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA  02446.

Byer- Etta (Siegel), of Brighton, on April 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Myer (Mike) Byer.  Dear daughter of the late Louis and Gussie (Mandelowitz) Siegel. Loving sister of the late: Samuel (Zeke), wife Ida, Harry, wife Ida and Jacob, wife Margaret Siegel. Loving aunt of Mark Siegel, wife Ann, Peter Siegel, wife Judi, Steven Siegel, Jane Siegel and Fred Siegel, wife Cyndie Cota. Loving great aunt of Amy Cohen, husband Gary, Jonathan Solin, Benjamin Siegel, wife Samantha, Rachel Siegel, Tara Dyer, husband Jonathan, Erika Cohn, Jed Cohn, wife April, and Emily Siegel. Loving great great aunt of Daniel, Cayla & Bennett Cohen and Reagan Dyer. Etta remained close to her late husband’s family, his late brothers Sam, wife Bebe and Mac, wife Anne Byer and late sister Minna, husband Al Van. Loving aunt of Sylvia Engell, husband Marshall, Natalie Schwartz, husband Melvin, Paul Byer, wife Beth, the late Susan Byer, Alan Byer, Roberta, Sandy and Barbara Van. Loving great aunt of Dianne Engell, husband Richard Popper, Robert Engell, wife Karen, Evan Schwartz, wife Denise, Emily and Alyssa Byer, Craig Byer, Samantha Gadsden, husband Adam. Loving great great aunt of Nathan Popper, Rebecca Kasper, husband Scott, Sarah Engell, David Engell, Isaac Schwartz, Jack Gadsden and Callie Gadsden. Etta was known by all for her unending devotion to family and friends, her thoughtfulness and generosity, and her strong spirit. All who knew her loved her and cherished the gift of her long life. Funeral services will be held at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA, on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Following interment family and friends are invited to the home of Steven Siegel. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135.

Of Boston and Falmouth, on March 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Joan H. (Berman) Cutler. Devoted father of Robert Cutler (Pam), Joel Cutler (Randi), and Ellen Calmas (Richard). Dear grandfather of Jeffrey (Katherine), David, Rachael, Sarah, Alexander, Benjamin, Mallory and Samantha, and great-grandfather of Madison Cutler. Brother of the late Evelyn Bluhm. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 12:45 pm  (parking available on the Riverway, and validated parking available at 375 Longwood Ave. parking garage). Interment at The Kaminker  Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Greater Boston Food Bank,70 S. Bay Ave., Boston, MA 02118,  or Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02115.

of Peabody, formerly of Foxboro, on March 29, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Lois (Heller) Goff. Devoted father of Steven A. Goff of Nashua, NH and the late Michael T. Goff. Loving grandfather of Jessica Rose Goff. Dear brother-in-law of George Heller (Joan) and Marty Heller (Amy). Brother of the late Sylvia Sandler, Pauline Karlin, and Mabel Hyman. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following interment in the Lord Rothschild Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the home of Marty and Amy Heller until 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Seymour’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

“It is over, God has taken my father to be with my mother and Michael. I will miss talking to him every night, miss his wisdom, and his humor. He left on his own terms and I have to know that though I am sad he is out of pain. I have to hope that where he has gone is a better place and he will be greeted by his family and be young and vital again.”

Of Roslindale, formerly of Cranston, Rhode Island, died peacefully at age 93 at Hebrew Senior Life,  Roslindale, MA,  after a long period of failing health.  Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Annette was the youngest of eight children born to Rubin and Rose Bazarsky, immigrants from Kiev, Ukraine.

She was predeceased by Bertha Kasper, Mary Meadow, Morris Bazarsky, Max Bazarsky, Etta Nysko, Jeanne Kotler, and Sam Bazarsky.

Annette was passionately devoted to her two sons and enjoyed spending time with family and close friends.  Although she was the youngest of eight, she became the matriarch  to 15 nieces and nephews, their spouses and two generations of children. She most enjoyed spending time in the loving embrace of her family and close friends.

Annette was passionately devoted to her two sons, Stephen and Barry.  She leaves her beloved son, Barry Joel Preblud, who has been the light and focus of her life.  Her older son, Dr Stephen R. Preblud, a physician and epidemiologist at the CDC, predeceased her in 1989. Dr Preblud was a leader in the field of childhood disease prevention.

In addition to her son Barry, she  leaves behind nieces and nephews – Jamie & Harold Kotler, Stephen & Sandra Kotler Levine, Reggie Nysko, Sheila Nysko, David & Carol Bazarsky, Marshall & Connie Bazarsky, Brenton Bazarsky, Stuart Bazarsky Judy Lavine,  Stephen Green and the late Seyna Green, Walter & Pam Bazarsky, Richard & Anne Bazarsky, Howard & Judy Bazarsky, Susan & Jamie Larson, Ben & Susan Kasper, and Hirschel & Cindy Kasper.  She also leaves Darlene Koita and Denise Catallozzi, treasured friends.

Funeral services will be held at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon MA, on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm.

Remembrances may be made to the  Stephen R. Preblud Memorial Fund for Pediatrics:  Trustees of Boston University, Boston University School of Medicine, 72 East Concord St., Suite L 219, Boston, MA 02218.

of Newton, on March 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Silvestri. Devoted daughter of the late Irving and Molly (Dosick) Malamut. Loving aunt of William Silvestri (Karen) and Judith Fortier. Great-aunt of Christian Silvestri, Jason Silvestri (Klelia), Holly Pistone (Mark), Jeffrey Fortier (Haley), Daniel Fortier, and Jennifer Fortier. Cousin of Barry Dosick, Anita Levin, and Gail Malamut. Also survived by her dear friend Joanne Smith and many other wonderful friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10:00 am in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA. In lieu of flowers, Harriet asked that donations be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.

Stoughton, MA, formerly of Milton and Randolph. Millie passed away after a short illness on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at age 91. She is survived by Eliott Zeprun and his wife Diane of Stoughton, Sheila Holland and her husband Michael of Brockton, and Renee Diauto and her husband Frank of Norton. She is also survived by family friend, Nancy Hampson, sister-in-law Ruth Tuler and her husband Paul, and her sister-in-law Doris Zeprun. Millie is survived by eight grandchildren: Scott Zeprun, Tracy Laberge, Jesse Diauto, Kimberly Holland, Jason Holland, Melinda Barbosa, Dr. Roshanna Zeprun and Risa Morse. Millie also leaves six great-grandchildren: Aubrie Laberge, Joshua Laberge, Luke Barbosa, Gabriel Barbosa, Megan Morse and Kate Morse. Millie was predeceased by her husband Louis and her sister Sylvia Wolfe, brothers Albert Dulman, Herbert Dulman, sisters-in-law Betty Dulman and Jane Dulman and brothers-in-law Louis Wolfe and Jack Zeprun. Millie was a business partner at the famous Zeppy’s Baigel Bakery where she worked from 1969 until her retirement in 2006. She and her sister-in-law Doris Zeprun were the driving force behind her husband Louis and his brother Jack in bringing their business to become the largest privately owned producer of fresh bagels in New England. Millie was born in Roxbury in 1925 where she graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School. She and her three siblings were raised by two deaf parents, Elias and Anna Dulman. She sadly lost her father, who was a tailor in Boston’s garment industry, when she was ten years old. During WWII, Millie  dedicated her weekly salary to buying candy and toiletries to send to soldiers on the battlefield. Her home on Seaver Street in Roxbury became a hangout for returning soldiers who were friends of her brothers. One of those handsome soldiers, a bagel baker, Louis Zeprun, became her husband of 67 years. Millie never forgot her first date with Louis, when her brother’s friend needed a short girl for a night out dancing. That’s where the lasting love affair started and never ended. Millie will be sadly missed by the hundreds of employees she had over her years in business, many with whom she remained life-long friends. Graveside service will be at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 12:45pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Eliott Zeprun on Sunday and Monday 4:00-8:00pm. Donations to the American Heart Association and Norfolk County Hospice in Millie’s name will be appreciated.

Phyllis Salvin, of Needham, formerly of Newton, passed away on March 24th, 2017 at age  93.  92 of those years were lived in good health and in happy pursuits. Sadly, the last few months were quite challenging which made her family very sad.

After her husband died and left her a widow at 65, she began to travel the world. When that got to be too much, in her 80’s, she took cruises and traveled across America, Canada and Alaska, and the Caribbean. At 88, her family finally took away her license when a non-English speaking person called to tell them, in very broken English, that she was in a bank about 25 miles from where she lived. She thought it was just another great adventure and no big deal. Her car was sold the next week. Until barely a year ago, she was interested in everything and had no shortage of nasty words to use for agent orange. She wanted to vote for Hillary in this election and see her elected, but became too ill at the last minute. Her greatest desire was to live long enough to see her granddaughter, Jenny, have a baby. She got double that pleasure when her niece also had a baby about the same time. Phyllis was a United States Marine who served during WWII, a college graduate at 50, a competitive bridge player, a business owner, a great grandmother times 4, and a world traveler. Her family states that was a life well-lived.

Shiva will be at the home of Joni and Michael Schockett, 174 Evelyn Road, Needham, MA, on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 and Wednesday from 7-9.

Donations may be made to The Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131, Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Auburndale, MA, or to the charity of your choice.

Graveside services were held on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Sharon Memorial Park. Phyllis would have been so proud of the beautiful honors bestowed upon her by the United States Marine Corps.

COPE, Zelda J. (Lipsitz) Of Canton, formerly of Needham, on March 21, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Philip Cope. Devoted mother of Ellen Cope (Bill Gresham) of IL, Marcia Elsner (Mark) of Randolph, and the late Jeffrey Samuel Cope. Loving sister of Sylvia Levy of Needham and the late Erving Lipsitz. Dear grandmother of Myer and Adam Gresham, and Michael and Melanie Elsner. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 10:45 am. Remembrances may be made to AMFAR (American Foundation for Aids Research, P.O. Box 96635, Washington, D.C. 20090.

of Framingham, formerly of Los Angeles, on March 21, 2017. Graveside service at the Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 10:00 am.

Of Weston, formerly of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, on March 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jerome C. Stoopack. Devoted mother of Michael Landau (Nancy), Dr. Allyn Landau (John McDonald), and Joe Stoopack (Tara Gold). Loving grandmother of David Landau (Melissa), Jeff Landau (Epi), Alyssa Landau, Chelsea Landau, Kylie Burd (Greg), Jaycie Stoopack, and Ben Stoopack.  Cherished great-grandmother of Dillon Landau and Maya Landau. Dear sister of Richard Weissbard (Shelly), Barbara Knee (Ted), and the late Ira Weissbard and his surviving wife, Sheila. Services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC at a later date. A memorial gathering will be held at the home of Michael and Nancy Landau, 210 Nahanton St., Newton Centre, Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Claire’s memory may be made to Beth El – The Beaches Synagogue, 288 Roscoe Blvd. N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. She was a founding member of Beth El – The Beaches Synagogue, the Ponte Vedra Beach library, and the National Office of Women’s American Ort.

Marcia Asquith Kaufman, died Friday, March 17, of breast cancer at the Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland. She was a resident of Boston’s South End and Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard. She leaves her husband Matthew R. Kaufman, MD, her children Emily Kaufman, Sara Kaufman and Daniel Tyre-Karp of New York, her parents Lawrence and Gloria Asquith of Chestnut Hill, and her siblings Joan and Scott Shrier of Newtonville. She is the daughter in law of Betty and the late Fred Kaufman of Salem and formerly of Marblehead. She also leaves her sisters-in-law Susan Gorban and Amy Kaufman along with nieces and nephews.

Marcia was born in Newton and lived there until 2004. She graduated from Newton South High School and Connecticut College. She received her M.B.A from Boston University School of Management. In her early career, she worked at New England Mutual Life, Parker Hannifin, and Data Resources as an econometrician in their planning departments.

Subsequently, while raising her daughters, she served in multiple volunteer capacities in the Newton School System and at Temple Shalom in Newton. She returned to work at Strategy Analytics, and then served as partner and COO of Hurwitz Associates. There, she teamed with Judith Hurwitz to provide consultative services to many large IT companies including IBM, VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, and SAP. They co-authored six full length For Dummies books about Information Technology including Service Oriented Architecture for Dummies, Big Data for Dummies and Cloud Computing for Dummies. They also co-authored a trade book entitled Cognitive Computing.

Throughout her severe illness, she approached each day with a positive attitude, unbelievable strength, courage, and determination to live each day to the fullest. Supported by her loving family and friends, she was thrilled to escort her daughter, Sara, down the aisle at her wedding in June.

The funeral will take place at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton on Wednesday, March 22 at 1pm. Burial to follow at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury. Following the burial, the family will hold Shiva at 77 Florence Street, Chestnut Hill. Shiva will continue at her late residence at 505 Tremont Street, Boston, on Thursday from 5 to 7pm, Friday 2 to 4pm and Sunday 2 to 5pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, Development Office, 1575 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138, Friends’ Place at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., #1, Boston, MA 02215, or Connecticut College, Development Office, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320.

Stanley Goldberg-of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Waban, on March 16, 2017. Beloved husband of Sandra. Devoted father of Rob and Scott.Private services.

age 77, of Palm Beach FLA, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away March 16, 2017.  Loving husband of Sandra Goldberg. Father of Robert and Susan Goldberg of Sharon, MA and Scott and Samantha Goldberg of Natick, MA.  Adoring Grandfather of Danielle, Morgan and Jack.

 There will be a private family service followed by shiva at the home of Robert and Susan Goldberg, 89 Deerfield Rd. , Sharon, MA 02067 from 12:30-6 pm on Sunday, April 9th.

Of Lexington, on March 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Ann A. (Zager) Kaplan. Devoted father of Michael Kaplan (Maureen), David Kaplan (Bonnie), and Charles Kaplan (Lisa Griswold). Loving grandfather of Jessica Rosenblum (Jeremy), Nadine Cartwright (Christopher), Isaac Kaplan, Emily Kaplan, and Jill Kaplan. Cherished great-grandfather of Nathaniel, Benaya, and Adina Rosenblum. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 1:30 pm. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Shiva will be held at the Kaplan home on Thursday until 9 pm, Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm, and Monday & Tuesday 7-9 pm. There will be a minyan service each evening at 7:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Emunah Endowment Fund, Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Care, Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, or Perkins School for the Blind.

Of Dedham, on March 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Helen (Greenberg) Rosenberg. Devoted father of Kenneth Rosenberg and his wife Judy and the late Robert and Steven Rosenberg. Cherished grandfather of Adam and Jessica. Dear brother of Albert, Norma, and the late Stanley and Pearl. Services at the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, 418 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, NY, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 11:30 am. Interment in Sharon Gardens Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. Memorial observance at New Bridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, Friday, 12-2 pm and at the home of Ken and Judy Rosenberg, Sunday, 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Foundation for Aids Research, 120 Wall St., 13^th Floor, NY, NY 10005 or to NAMI, 505 8^th Ave., Suite 1103, NY, NY 10018.

Of Fall River, on March 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Malkiel. Services at the Beth El Chapel, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 12:30 pm. Interment will follow in the Independant Workmen’s Circle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Reenie’s memory may be made to the Pulmonary Research Fund at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244, or to a charity of one’s own choosing.

Formerly of Brookline and Florida, the devoted daughter of the late Etta and Albert Kolton, the loving wife of the late Chester Werner. She was the adored mother of David Werner and his wife Carole, Linda Lerner and her husband John, and grandmother  “Nani” of Michael Berezin, Jamie Werner, and Jason Werner and his wife Marilyn. Great grandmother of Sadie and Harrison.Sister of the late Selma Lifland and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Former owner of the Esta Werner Beauty Salon in Brookline. Services in the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St.,Sharon, on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 10:00 am.Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Linda and John Lerner until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Multiple Sclerosis Society,New England Chapter,101A 1st Ave.,Waltham,MA 02451 or Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481(Curealz.org)

Charles D. Shaker-of Sharon, on March 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Bell) Shaker. Devoted father of Barbara Wax (Lester), and Edith Shaker (Myles Minkin). Dear grandfather of Rabbi Seth Wax (Dr. Elisabeth Berger), Alan Wax (Kathy Wax), and Audrey Minkin. Great-grandfather of Charlotte Dina Wax. Loving brother of the late Sarah Gesin and Hyman Shaker. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, the family will sit shiva at Orchard Cove, Canton. Shiva will continue at the home of Barbara and Lester Wax Saturday evening through Wednesday evening. Evening minyan service at the shiva home Monday through Wednesday at 7:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel, Sharon.

of Stoughton, on March 8, 2017. Devoted daughter of the late Abraham and Matilda (Davidov) Novick. Judy is survived by her sisters, Deborah Ruth Noy of Even Yehudah, Israel and husband Zeev Noy and Valerie Beth Nartowicz of Malvern, PA. Loving aunt of Avi and Jamie Noy, Avigal Noy and Aviad Tsherniak, Gwendolyn Ann Nartowicz and Jeffrey Abram Nartowicz. Great Aunt of Ido Tsherniak. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 10:45 am (gather in front of Administration Building at 10:30 am).

of Newton, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL and Randolph, on March 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late David A. Golding. Devoted mother of Priscilla Golding and her spouse Barbara Burg, Marc Golding and his wife Kathleen, and the late Jay Golding. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Matthew, and Daniel. Cherished great-grandmother of James and Cassidy. Dear sister of the late Irene Horenstein Goldberger and Irwin Gomberg. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Friday, March 10, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment in the Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Priscilla Golding and Barbara Burg on Friday until 5 pm and Saturday 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Inez’s memory may be made to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135.

Adele(Schachter) Dudelson-Of Newton Centre,on March 6, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Ellis.Devoted mother of Sharon, Barry and Ruth.Services at The Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon,on Sunday,March 12 at 12:00 noon.Interment will be private.The family will receive friends at the Deutsches Altenheim,2222 Centre St.,West Roxbury,MA 02132 from 1:30-4:00 pm In lieu of flowers Remembrances in her memory may be made to Deutsches Altenheim

Stephen Silverman-of Natick, on March 5, 2017.Beloved husband of  the late Reva. Devoted father of Samuel Jay Silverman and Jennifer Barroso (Leo). Loving grandfather of Alec. Dear brother in law of Carole Potash. Dear uncle of Moira Larsen, Stuart and Neil Potash and Lesley Litman. Graveside service will be private. Memorial observance will be at his residence Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Louise K. Goldfine-of Philadelphia and Boynton Beach, FL, on March 4, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Stanley Goldfine. Devoted mother of Linda Katzman and her husband Larry and the late Bruce Goldfine. Dear grandmother of Jaime Russo and her husband Adam,David Katzman and his wife Andrea.Loving great grandmother of Ari and Liam Russo, and Emily and Alana Katzman. Graveside service at The Mohliver Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Sandra Kranz-of Newton,at  Newton-Wellesley Hospital,on March 3, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Sol Kranz. Devoted mother of (Phyllis) Dvoraand Ben Corn,Joanne and Ephraim Zayat. Dear grandmother of Atara and Ami Solow,Elisheva and Ezra Hahn, Abigail Corn, Margo and Eliyah Ladany,Ashley and Glenn Weiss,Justin Zayat, Benjamin Zayat and Emma Zayat,Loving great grandmother of Ori,Lia,Roni,Eden, Noam and Solomon.Funeral Sunday 12:00 Noon at Har Mehuchot Bet Hesped Kehillat Yerushalayim, Givat Shaul, Jerusalem.

Joanne will return to Teaneck on Tuesday, March 7th, she will be sitting shiva starting at 7pm in her home, 598 Warwick Avenue in Teaneck until Friday at 3pm.
Minyanim will be as follows.
Wednesday and Friday 7:30am Shachris
Thursday – 7:20am Shachris
Mincha/Marriv – 5:35pm
May the Omnipresent comfort the Corn/Zayat/Kranz family among the other mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim

Isabelle Hahn-of Boynton Beach,FL, formerly of Newton,on March 2, 2017.Graveside service at Sharon Memorial park on Monday, March 6,2017 at 12:45 pm.Complete notice to follow.

Irving Seronick passed away in his sleep on March 2, 2017. He celebrated his 99^th birthday on February 25, 2017. Irving was predeceased by his wife Doris Gold Seronick in June, 2009.

Irving leaves his daughter Beverlee, son Peter, daughter-in-law Loraine, four adult grandchildren, Andrew, Ari, Eliza and Stacey and great grand-daughter Charlotte.

Irving was born in Boston in 1918, graduated from Boston English High School, graduated from Northeastern University with a Law Degree and served in the Air Force during World War II.

His career in the children’s clothing business  spanned 56 years from 1949-2005. He served as President of the United Boston Children’s Wear Show from 1995-1997. Irving retired at the age of 88 (that’s not a typo). He and his wife Doris lived in Newton from 1953-2009.

Irving was the epitome of a gentleman. He was kind, respectful and caring of all he met. His memory will live on in all who knew him. His family, friends, acquaintances, and care-givers will treasure his stories, appreciation of them, sense of humor, and willingness to always “be there”.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:45, Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Sharon Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to CARE(CARE.org) Care Gift Center, P.O. Box 7039, Merrifield,VA 22116.

Of Brookline, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, on March 1, 2017. A Jewish refugee from Heidelberg, Germany, Molly arrived in Brooklyn, NY, in 1938 where she lived until she moved to Brookline ten years ago to be near her son Marty and his family in Cambridge.  Molly could have become a pediatrician in Germany had she not been forced to flee.  She studied public health nursing and worked as a visiting nurse and in her husband Bernie’s family fur business in Park Slope, a neighborhood she loved.  Later, she worked for Planned Parenthood.

Molly left Germany alone at age 18.  Her father died in Gurs prison camp.  The Nazis murdered many of her relatives.Her mother and brother Henry fled in 1940, but Henry was drafted into the army and died in combat on Christmas, 1944; his father died four years earlier on Christmas.  Her granddaughter Emma was born on Christmas.  Until her final days, Molly, a consummate storyteller, recounted  vivid details of the rise of the Nazis.  The Jewish Heritage Museum in New York includes interviews with her.  Her son interviewed her as part of a Northeastern seminar he taught –  https://vimeo.com/155122400.  Molly spoke about the Holocaust to classes of her granddaughters, Emma and Rosa, and at the Devotion School in Brookline.  She traveled with her son to Heidelberg in 2001 for a reunion of former Jewish citizens and her son participated in the 2011 program with Rosa.

Immigration restrictions by the United States led directly to the murder of many Jews by the Nazis.  No one could enter the country without an affidavit from an American citizen.  Adolph Keller provided affidavits for her mother and brother and he arranged for Molly to work as nurse for his daughter Bernice’s baby, Robert.  Molly and Robert’s widow Sally and her sons have been as close as family.

Molly had a wonderful sense of humor and never became embittered.   She was a devoted daughter, mother, and grandmother.  After retirement, she engaged in painting and writing.  As a nurse, she loved the circle of nurses centered around her daughter-in-law, Betty Munson.

Molly had a great capacity for caregiving.  She helped raise Dajin, her daughter’s son.   She managed the care for her husband and mother, who both died at home.  She provided strong support as her daughter succumbed to cancer.

Molly is survived by her son Martin, his wife Betty, their daughters Emma and Rosa, her grandson Dajin Flores, and many friends and relatives in Boston, New York and elsewhere who cherish her memory.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Molly’s name to the Blue Card which provides direct financial assistance to needy Holocaust survivors.www.bluecardfund.org

Service on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm, at Congregation Eitz Chayim, 136 Magazine Street, Cambridge, MA.

Age 80, March 1, 2017. Predeceased by husbands Paul G. Lavezzo in 1974 and Sumner T. Budd in 1999. Daughter of Edward Levanson of Millis, MA and Natalie Weiner of Somerville, MA. Mother of Juli Lavezzo (Fleming) Vachon, James Lavezzo, Edward Lavezzo, Andrew Lavezzo and Adam Budd. Died at home surrounded by family and friends after a long courageous battle. Marlene grew up in Chelsea, MA until she was 15, when her parents moved the family to Sharon. While she raised five children, she also found time to help others, volunteering for seniors who needed rides to Boston doctors, delivering Meals-on-Wheels, as a school aide and Cub Scout den mother, and donating time to fund collections for cancer research, heart disease and other charities. She was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Marlene held many jobs throughout her life but most of all was a homemaker. She loved to sing in the Temple Sinai Choir and the Sharon Community Chorus. She painted in her spare time and loved to indulge herself in many books and novels, but her passion later in life was ballroom dancing where she danced until she could no longer. The family will sit shiva on Sunday 3-7 pm and Monday and Tues 4- 8 pm at her late residence, 12 Pole Plain Rd., Sharon, MA. Donations may be made to the Sharon Public Library.